1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Fuelie
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This gorgeous 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Fuelie one of only 1,462 produced with the 283/315hp fuel injected V8 engine. This example was correctly restored to show quality standards and has achieved a NCRS Top Flight Award scoring 98.2 points. The NCRS owner’s card, NCRS judging sheets and NCRS Top Flight Award are included. The example was originally ordered with a Jewel Blue solid color exterior and blue interior. It features a Black soft top and a body-color auxiliary hardtop with new stand for storage. This example was the product of a complete frame off restoration from 2012 to 2015. It was restored by well-known Dave Evans of Evans Investments located in Blue Springs, MO. The restoration was done using an NCRS 1961-1962 Corvette Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide which is included. This restoration was done with an open checkbook and miscellaneous receipts are included. Upon completion, about a year later it was purchased by a gentleman named Jack Wallace who lives in Missouri. Jack, an NCRS member earned the NCRS Top Flight Award on April 15th, 2017. Jack sold the car in 2018 to another gentleman named Rocky Boler who lives in New York. Rocky, a collector displayed the car proudly and drove it seldom. Rocky decided to sell the car after 8 years of ownership and it was purchased by MS CLASSIC CARS in January of 2025.
The exterior of this C1 is absolutely stunning in every sense of the word. The body was stripped, prepped and paint in its original color of Jewel Blue. The body is extremely straight with excellent gap lines throughout. The high show quality Jewel Blue paint was recently detailed by the team at MS CLASSIC CARS and looks amazing. Since the car has only been driven 125 miles it wasn’t susceptible to road rash or chips. It was outfitted with a new black soft top which is easy to operate and fits nicely. It’s also equipped with a painted hardtop that also fits nicely. The front windshield and door glass was replaced with new date stamped glass which is crystal clear. The car rolls on the correct style 15” steel wheels that were painted body color and decorated with chrome dog dish hub caps. The wheels are wrapped with BF Goodrich Silvertown 6.70-15 tires. Everything on the exterior is in working order such as the wipers, parking lights, headlights, turn signals and brake lights.
The interior of this C1 is also absolutely stunning in every sense of the word. The interior was redone in its original blue color which complements the exterior perfectly. The door sills were redesigned as one-piece, instead of two-piece as in 1960. The upholstery and interior trim was sourced from well-known Al Knoch interiors. It’s been outfitted with Corvette embossed carpeted floor mats. The trunk compartment was beautifully restored and painted body color. It was outfitted with a correct style blue rubber trunk mat. It’s also equipped with a full matching spare tire and jack tools. Everything in the interior is in working order including the lighting, gauges, heating system, clock and radio.
The engine compartment is highly detailed throughout with many correct parts. The firewall, inner body and radiator support was refinished in the correct shade of black. Everything was restored or replaced new during the restoration. The car is powered by the original matching numbers 283/315hp fuel injected V8. The engine is topped with a Rochester Ram jet mechanical fuel injection system. The engine breathes through the correct style manifolds and dual exhaust system. The exhaust exited below the body on the 1961 model which was a change from previous Corvettes which exited through the rear body panel or rear bumper. The engine is coupled to the original 4-speed manual transmission. The aluminum transmission case was introduced in 1961. The transmission was completely rebuilt and shifts smoothly. The power is transferred to the rear end which was also rebuilt.
The undercarriage is also highly detailed throughout with many correct parts. The floors were left in the correct natural finish. The frame was stripped, prepped and refinished in the correct shade of black. Everything was restored or replaced new during the restoration such as the fuel system, suspension components and braking system. The engine compartment, frame and miscellaneous parts were decorated with assembly paint markings throughout.
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